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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.44, 12,057.66 and 2,772.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.44, 12,057.66 and 2,772.63 is: 4,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.44 : 12,057.66 = 2,772.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.44/12,057.66 = 2,772.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.44x = 12,057.66 × 2,772.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.44x = 33,431,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,431,429.85/8,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.95

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